American Politics

Students of American politics examine the characteristics and roles of American political institutions, including political campaigns, elections, partisanship, public opinion, the justice system, and the Constitution.

Sample courses:POLS 110 American PoliticsPOLS 210 American Constitution:The Original American ConstitutionPOLS 211 American Constitution: Civil LibertiesPOLS 218 American Presidential ElectionPOLS 220 Introduction to American State and Local PoliticsPOLS 310 Judicial Decision-MakingPOLS 311 Women/Political LeadershipPOLS 312 American PresidencyPOLS 314 Public Opinion and Mass CommunicationPOLS 316 Electoral Behavior: Polls, Candidates, and the ElectoratePOLS 317 Legislative ProcessPOLS 414 Political Parties and Interest Groups